Eduard 73636 Sea King HAR.3 / Mk.43 interior AIRFIX 1/72 – Interior Detailing Set

Eduard 73636 Sea King HAR.3 / Mk.43 interior is a unique detailing set designed specifically for the 1/72 scale plastic model of the Sea King helicopter in the HAR.3 / Mk.43 version (AIRFIX model). This set is intended for modelers seeking perfect reproduction of the cockpit interior details of the helicopter, well known for its wide use in rescue services and armed forces.

Historical Information

Sikorsky/Westland Sea King HAR.3 is a British variant of the multi-role helicopter, produced under license by Westland. The HAR.3 model entered Royal Air Force service from 1977–2015, mainly as a rescue aircraft (Search and Rescue). The Mk.43 version, meanwhile, was operated by the Norwegian Air Force from the 1970s to the present time. In both variants, the Sea King took part in numerous rescue and military operations, including during the Falklands conflict and routine SAR missions over the waters of Northern Europe.

• Scale: 1/72
• User countries: United Kingdom (RAF), Norway (RNoAF), several other NATO countries
• Period of service: Cold War – present day (from the 1970s to 2015 and beyond)
• Category: Photo-etched set for plastic models
• Material: precision photo-etched (metal) sheet and colored photo-etched parts
• Purpose: for the AIRFIX Sea King HAR.3 / Mk.43 model (helicopter model not included)
• Set components: control panels, crew seatbelts, detailed cockpit and cabin details, small structural details

Advantages of the Eduard 73636 Set

The Eduard 73636 set significantly increases the level of authenticity of the finished model, offering super-accurate, colored details for the pilots' cabin and crew compartment. Advanced photo-etching technology allows even the smallest elements, invisible in original plastic sets, to be recreated. It is an ideal solution for intermediate and advanced modelers seeking to achieve museum-quality results. The assembly difficulty is rated at 4/5 – it requires precision and experience working with metal parts.

Eduard 73636 is a recommended choice for every military aviation and helicopter enthusiast striving for the highest standards in scale modeling. Excellent as an addition to competitive and collector's projects.